Turning 30 Texts

Mama

Mama was in the hospital over a fever when she sent me a super long thoughtful text in the family group chat.

The 10-perenggan long text was sent before dawn. It is too awkward to be shared in public.

The first part of the text wished me a happy 30th and introductory reminders of my new age and it included words like “adult” and “responsibility”.

The second part of the text was reminding me of my role in the family, noting that my parents:

“… will always value and respect my opinion and perspectives on life although we may differ in our outlooks some time or many times”

(You know who’s the least agreeable child here.)

“… but we are proud of how you have turned out to be.”

The last part of the text included a long sentence with 13 lines on prayers. May I be always blessed on this and that and may I remain this and that (amin). She even doa for my rezeki “including the gifts of bundles of joy in the future”.